Description
Spicy Garlic Chicken Stir Fry with Rice is a quick and flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken strips, crisp vegetables, and a bold, garlicky sauce. Stir-fried over high heat for maximum flavor and served over steaming white rice, this meal brings together heat, crunch, and savory depth in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Marinade:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Stir Fry Sauce:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Vegetables:
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- Sesame seeds and green onion tops (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and pepper. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Whisk all stir fry sauce ingredients in a separate bowl and set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Cook chicken in batches until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, stir fry broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots for 3–4 minutes.
- Add green onion whites, stir for 30 seconds.
- Return chicken to the pan and pour in sauce. Toss everything together and stir until sauce thickens.
- Serve over hot rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes